There are four tiers: 4 GB for $25, 10 GB for $35, 15 GB for $45, or unlimited for $40. Prices are lowest if you pay per year. Mint has an offer that drops prices to $15, $20, $25, and $30 per month, related to the plans mentioned above, for the first three months. These prices revert to actual rates if you choose to pay every three months, but if you commit for a year you can keep the discounted rate. There’s also a smaller discount if you commit for six months at a time. Mint does not include wireless taxes and fees in its prices.
Mint offers a one-week free trial for its service. Download the Mint Mobile app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and try a limited version of the Mint plan for free, either by having a SIM card shipped to you or by using an eSIM if your phone supports this. supports.
We recommend going with the $15 per month plan for 4 GB if you don’t use a lot of data. Go for the one that costs $30 a month for unlimited data if you’re on your phone a lot and don’t have WiFi. Remember, prices go up after your first three months.
Phone compatibility: This network runs on T-Mobile, so any T-Mobile or AT&T phone should work, along with many newer high-end phones that are universally unlocked, such as iPhones, Samsung phones, and Google Pixels. Check here for compatibility.
Best for rural areas
Thanks to Visible
Visible was our favorite until Mint released its Unlimited plan, but it’s still a good deal if you prefer Verizon’s cellular coverage, which is better in remote or rural areas. Visible claims 99 percent of the population is covered in the US. It’s owned by Verizon and uses that network exclusively (which means it’s not technically an MVNO).
Visible’s basic plan costs $30 per month for one line, including taxes and fees. It comes with 5G and 4G LTE coverage, as well as unlimited calls, texts and data. There is also a higher plan: Visible+. For $45 per month for one line, it adds 5G Ultra Wideband – a faster band of 5G service – unlimited calling, texting and data roaming in Canada and Mexico (for US customers), and international calling and texting from the US to “30+ and 200+ countries”, respectively.
Your 5G data rate is limited to 200 Mbps, which is fast enough for most tasks. In times of heavy network traffic, Visible will prioritize sharing Verizon’s mobile infrastructure to its customers. For the Visible+ plan, this only kicks in after 50 GB of data usage. Visible gives you a gift card of up to $200 if you bring your own device, depending on the device, which is $100 less than the maximum amount offered late last year. You must pay for the first three months and transfer your old number first.